Halloween Crocheted Knot Bracelet (Preciosa Ornela)
This bold crocheted knot bracelet is adapted from a Preciosa Ornela design by Alexandra Lysenko. You’ll crochet two seed‑bead ropes (one patterned, one solid), tie a simple knot, and cap...
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Halloween Spiderweb Earrings (Preciosa Ornela)
Halloween Spiderweb Earrings (Preciosa Ornela) These delightfully spooky spiderweb earrings are adapted from a Preciosa Ornela project by designer Helena Chmelíková. The web is built on an 8‑spoke wire star,...
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Witches’ Hat Decoration — 8/0 Version (Preciosa Ornela)
This adorable beaded witches’ hat winds seed beads around a cone form to build the point and brim, then adds candy‑color dangles. We’ve adapted the original Preciosa Ornela instructions for...
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Beaded Skeleton Earrings (Preciosa Ornela)
Give your Halloween lineup some playful chills with these beaded skeleton earrings. This project uses PRECIOSA Candy™, Hill™, pressed glass sugar skulls, and 8/0 rocailles linked on eye pins—quick to assemble,...
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Sugar Skull Pendant (Brick Stitch) — 10/0 PermaLux Version
This cheerful sugar skull brick‑stitch pendant is adapted from a Preciosa Ornela project by Helena Chmelíková. Our edition swaps the original 8/0 beads for 10/0 PRECIOSA PermaLux for a crisper,...
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Findings 101: Clasps, Jump Rings, Head Pins & More (Which to Use When)
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Findings are the unsung heroes of jewelry—tiny parts that keep everything secure, wearable, and professional. Here’s a friendly guide to choosing clasps, sizing jump rings, picking the right ear wires,...
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Stringing Materials 101
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FireLine vs. Nymo vs. Beadalon vs. Silk Choosing the right stringing material is half the battle (the other half is remembering where you set the crimping pliers). Here’s a practical...
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Jewelry Photography with Your Phone (No Fancy Gear Required)
Great product photos sell your pieces before you ever say hello. The good news? You can get crisp, color‑true shots with the phone already in your pocket. Here’s a friendly,...
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Seed Beads Sizing 101
Decoding 11/0, 10/0 & Friends Seed beads come in a glorious range of sizes, shapes, and personalities. But what do numbers like 11/0 or 8/0 actually mean? This quick guide...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Craft Booths and Merchandising (Jewelry Edition)
Holiday market season is basically sweater weather for your business: cozy, colorful, and full of opportunity. If you’re setting up a 10’×10’ or 8’×8’ booth (or one of those “creative” corner...
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A Beginners Guide to Pricing Your Creations for Sale
Fall is rolling in like a cozy sweater—aka prime time for holiday markets, custom orders, and that “wait, should I start a jewelry business?” feeling. Whether you’re stocking a craft...
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Bug Out This Summer: DIY Beaded Beetle Pendants for Kids!
Download The Design Instructions! Summer vacation is here, and it's the perfect time to inspire creativity and adventure in your young crafters! Preciosa Ornela's adorable beetle pendant is a fantastic...
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Summer Fun Project: DIY Beaded Bookmarks for Kids
School's out, and summer is the perfect time to spark creativity and a love for reading in kids! This delightful DIY beaded bookmark from Preciosa Ornela offers a fantastic activity...
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